Have a nice rainy, chilly day on your porch with these ideas.
If you are looking to make your screened porch a cozy place to hang out, it should be a comfortable space even when it is chilly and rainy. That kind of weather is great for setting the scene for a cozy space. However, you don’t want your outdoor living room to also be cold. Here’s how to warm a screened porch without electricity.
Insulate the Screen Room
The first thing you might do to make your screened porch warmer is to add insulation. It is possible to insulate the walls, roof, and flooring, but insulating the walls and roof may be sufficient if not just the walls. Insulation can help regulate the temperature in the screened porch, whether it is summer or winter.
Add an Outdoor Fireplace
What kind of heat sources can you use on your screened porch without using electricity? An outdoor fireplace is one option. This option creates a significant focal point in your outdoor living space and can use wood or gas as a fuel source. Its appearance will create a living room feel.
Add a Wood-Burning Stove
A wood-burning stove is another option. This feature is smaller and has more flexible placement options. It is possible to boil water or cook on top of it, which can be useful if you have a power outage. A small wood-burning stove can heat a room significantly.
Tabletop Fire Pit or Patio Heater
Heating for screened porches doesn’t have to heat the whole room. You can keep specific areas warm (specifically seating areas) with the help of tabletop fire pits or patio heaters. A fire pit will add visual interest with its dancing flames, while a patio heater will simply get the job done. Both can use propane or another electricity alternative for fuel.
Solid Retractable Windows
Windows and doors can let in a lot of outdoor air, which is great if you want to let in the balmy breeze on your screened porch. If you would rather insulate the porch from wind, cold, and rain, sliding vinyl-glazed panels, such as Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence installs in central Maryland, can be a great solution.
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